Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Dr G. Jagadeesh Takes Additional Charge as SVIMS Director
Dr G. Jagadeesh is taking temporary charge of an important medical institute in Tirupati.
The institute is called Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, or SVIMS.
He will serve as its director and vice-chancellor for now.
The previous director, Dr R.V. Kumar, completed his three-year term.
Officials asked Dr Kumar to hand over his responsibilities to Dr Jagadeesh.
Dr Jagadeesh will continue in the role until a regular director is appointed or new orders are issued.
He has worked at BIRRD Trust Hospital for more than 20 years.
He has performed over 1.83 lakh surgeries and helped provide free treatment through medical camps.
Dr G. Jagadeesh has been given full additional charge of SVIMS director-cum-vice-chancellor.
The appointment followed the completion of Dr R.V. Kumar’s three-year tenure.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams issued the orders and relieved Dr Kumar on Monday afternoon.
Dr Jagadeesh will serve until further orders or a regular appointment is made.
He has led BIRRD Trust Hospital for over two decades and performed more than 1.83 lakh surgeries.
- Who
- Dr G. Jagadeesh was appointed to take additional charge, replacing Dr R.V. Kumar after his tenure ended.
- What
- Jagadeesh was given full additional charge as director-cum-vice-chancellor of Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences.
- When
- The change took place after Kumar’s three-year tenure ended; he was relieved on Monday afternoon.
- Where
- Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences in Tirupati.
- Why
- The appointment followed the completion of Dr R.V. Kumar’s three-year tenure.
- Appointee
- Dr G. Jagadeesh
- Position
- Director-cum-vice-chancellor, SVIMS
- Previous office-holder
- Dr R.V. Kumar
- Appointing authority
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
- Term
- Until further orders or a regular appointment, whichever is earlier
- Previous institution
- BIRRD Trust Hospital, Tirupati
- Reported surgeries
- More than 1.83 lakh